πππππ :Β New Zealand vs England
ππππ : December 14 ,βSaturdayββ
ππππ :β 03:30 AM ISTβββββ
πππππ : Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
ππππππππππ :ββ 3rd Test 2024
England have won 6 of their last 7 Tests against New Zealand, including two in the ongoing series.
- New Zealand are undefeated in their last 9 matches at Seddon Park.
- Harry Brook has been in sensational form this series and has an astounding average of 116 over the two Tests.
- The highest run chase achieved at Seddon Park is New Zealandβs 269-3 versus South Africa earlier in 2024.
New Zealand vs England
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
NZ vs ENG Match Prediction & Analysis
With the series already in hand, England will aim for a 3-0 whitewash when they face New Zealand in the third and final Test at Hamilton on Saturday. The Kiwis, who stunned India in their previous series, had hoped to mount a strong challenge on home turf. However, England has proven dominant in all facets of the game, securing a commanding 2-0 lead. However, recent form suggests that England have the edge in its encounter.
TEAMS PREVIEW
New Zealand Preview
After their triumphant series in India, New Zealand had positioned themselves as strong candidates for the WTC finals. But their fortunes took a nosedive at home after they lost the first Tests against England quite comprehensively. With the series now already gone, the Kiwis will look to save face by avoiding a whitewash.
The hosts’ batting has been particularly disappointing, with openers Devon Conway and Tom Latham failing to fire, averaging under 25 across their four innings. Conway’s absence in the upcoming game due to injury adds to their woes but has paved the way for Will Young to step in. Young was one of New Zealandβs top performers against India, scoring 244 runs in 6 innings at an average of 49.
England Preview
England have been nothing short of masterful on this tour, clinching a series victory in New Zealand for the first time in over 15 years with two thumping wins on the trot.
Harry Brook has been in sensational form (349 runs in 3 innings at an average of 116), leading the run-scoring charts with two centuries and a fifty. He’s been ably supported by Joe Root, Ollie Pope, and Jacob Bethell in the middle order, ensuring a consistent flow of runs.
Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley have provided a solid platform at the top, while captain Ben Stokes adds further depth to an already strong lineup.
Weather Conditions
Seddon Park in Hamilton, known for its batting-friendly conditions, offers a flat track that generally aids run-scoring, especially in the first two days. The pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, but there’s usually enough in it for the bowlers by the third or fourth day. Fast bowlers might find some early movement, particularly with the new ball, but overall, it’s a venue where batsmen can play big innings. The outfield is quick, which can help in chasing down totals or accumulating runs quickly.
The weather in Hamilton will be very warm in the first two days. The third day will be extremely cloudy while the fourth day might see some showers in the afternoon, which might interrupt the game. The final day of the match will have clear weather.
NZ vs ENG Pitch Report
The average first innings score at Seddon Park is 310. The average runs per wicket at this venue is 31.77. The team batting first will look to get to a score of around 350-400 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
Stats show that teams tend to do better when they field first at Seddon Park. So, the captain who wins the toss might choose to bowl.
